Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Looking Forward To Spring: A Pastel Palette

Looking forward to spring, today I am featuring a favorite spring 2012 runway trend - Pastels!!!  Designers gave this spring season a sense of airiness with a range of pastel tones. Before you start envisioning Easter eggs, stick with me here.  I promise you can make this trend chic and pull it off fabulously.  We'll start with the runway inspiration...

Runway Inspiration

{Versus Runway, via Vogue}

{3.1 Phillip Lim Runway}

{DVF Runway, Image via Glitter Guide}
A pastel-inspired wardrobe works whether you are lounging around on a lazy Sunday or attending a black tie affair.  Here are a few of my favorite evening wear and casual pastel looks.

Celebrity Inspiration 

{Via Teen Vogue}

{Emma Stone via Teen Vogue}

{Cameron Diaz}

{Rachel Bilson showing off her pastels... Image via The Examiner}

 I was quite shocked to see so many soft pastels on the runway, especially on NYC runways, where edginess and experimental fashion abound.  But just as sorbet is a cleanser to the palette, I felt that the softer hues debuting for spring cleansed my fashion palette.

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{Via Pretaporte Tumblr}

{Atlantic-Pacific}

Lastly, here are my picks for Spring 2012 Pastels...




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What are your favorite Spring 2012 looks?  Do you like pastels, or do you opt for edgier choices?
  



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16 comments:

  1. vivDecember 13, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Obsessed with all these images of pastel! Gorg picks!
    fashiontruffles.blogspot.com

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  2. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Hi there! Thanks so much for stopping by TCB today! So glad to see you! I'm loving the Philip Lim runway pastels. Great color blocking.

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  3. Elle SeesDecember 13, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    So lovely hues indeed.

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  4. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I love lavender on redheads! Great picks :) I just wanted to thank you for your support of Design Darling — your comments never fail to make my day! xx

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  5. Natalie DressedDecember 13, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Ohh, loving the pastels! So feminine, soft, and pretty. Great inspiration here!

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  6. Gaby [The Vault Files]December 13, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Love pastels, in major love with the bikini ;)

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  7. Stephanie {a dash of GLAM}December 13, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    GORGEOUS post, pastels are my absolute fave! I can't wait til spring!

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  8. Amanda {feast.fashion.faves}December 13, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I'm not quite ready for spring...but this is getting me pretty excited!!

    <3Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves

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  9. Jenna HughesDecember 13, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Pastels are my favorite! they are so innocent. Pastel pink and lavender are my favs. I am in love with that Elie Sabb gown Mila Kunis wore

    http://underthefluorescents.blogspot.com/

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  10. bevyDecember 14, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    great post! I'm a fan of anyone who chooses to wear something besides black. don't get me wrong, black is fine, but not all the time!

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  11. Bud and LeoDecember 14, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Love the pastels! I'm so excited for this! Seriously mint and sherbert are my faves! Great post :) xo Lisa

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  12. Katie*BelleDecember 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I can't wait to try the trend this spring. You have such amazing inspirations here -- and in my mind, DVF can do no wrong!

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  13. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    The DVF images are blowing my mind! So gorgeous!

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  14. deliaDecember 14, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Hi Sam,
    How are you?

    Thank you for your comments on my blog. I certainly love designing boxes.

    I can't wait til spring :)

    delia
    http://www.lovelaughlipglosses.com/

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  15. ashley nicole catherineDecember 15, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    loving these sherbet hues! ps i just added you to my blogroll! love your sense of style xoxo

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  16. Jamie AnthonyDecember 16, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    I absolutely adore pastel colors!! They're so charming and sweet and remind me of macarons! I can't wait for spring and warmer weather to burst out lighter colors as well! But for now I think i will stick to darker hues and jewel tones to brighten up the winter!!

    Bijou-minou.blogspot.com

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